USPSA Safety Rules
Attending your first USPSA match can be a bit intimidating, and the learning curve to understanding the structure can be so steep it becomes a barrier to entry. My hope…
The Weight of The End
“Our God is a consuming fire.” —Hebrews 12:29 To deny the fire of God’s love is not mercy but insult. We were made to bear its weight, not to escape…
CIA Launches Hollywood-Style Push to Recruit Chinese
The CIA has recently released two Hollywood-style recruitment videos aimed at attracting Chinese officials and dissidents to spy for the United States. These slickly produced clips, filmed in Mandarin with…
Turkish Coffee: A Rich Tradition in Every Sip
Traditional Turkish coffee brewing. Pexels photo by Ahmed. Turkish coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a centuries-old tradition deeply embedded in Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean cultures. Known for…
Clips for Holster Attachment
I can’t really say clips are a better holster attachment option than loops, but there are a lot of options out there when it comes to different styles of clips.…
The Philosophy Behind 007: Ian Fleming’s Legacy
Bronze bust of the author Ian Fleming by the British sculptor Anthony Smith. Commissioned by the Fleming family to commemorate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth in 2008. Photo credit:…
Folklore as a Weapon: The CIA’s Aswang Operation
Colonel Edward Lansdale (second from left) with C.I.A. Director Allen Dulles and United States Air Force Chief of Staff General Nathan F. Twining and C.I.A. Deputy Director Lieutenant General Charles…
Project Eldest Son: Ammo That Betrayed
Viet Cong soldier stands beneath carrying his AK-47 rifle. He was participating in the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission. Photo by SSgt. Herman Kokojan –…
The Crossing Back
He came home with powder still in his pores, the scent of cordite sunk deep in his marrow. Eyes scorched hollow by muzzle-flash nights, where blood ran quicker than thought…
The Jet Ski Scam
This is a common scam that can turn your vacation into a nightmare. Imagine you’re enjoying a beautiful day at the beach and decide to rent a jet-ski at what…